Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company with the CORI surgical system for orthopedic robotic-assisted procedures. The company is relevant to robotic arms because orthopedic surgery increasingly uses robotic planning and guidance to improve implant placement and workflow. Smith+Nephew combines implants, instruments and robotic assistance into a procedure ecosystem. Its robotics activities make it a meaningful player in medical automation alongside Stryker, Intuitive and Medtronic.